Nets consider pursuing Lakers' Rui Hachimura in free agency
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 11:03 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The Brooklyn Nets may target Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura as they prepare for the offseason. After finishing the 2025-26 NBA season with a 20-62 record, the Nets have strong cap space and hold the No. 6 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. Hachimura, who averaged 11.5 points and 3.3 rebounds per game last season, is projected to seek a raise as an unrestricted free agent. The Lakers, however, may struggle to retain him due to salary cap constraints. A sign-and-trade could be a potential solution should Los Angeles decide to allocate its resources elsewhere. Hachimura's performance in the playoffs boosted his market value, making him an appealing option for Brooklyn.
- •Nets had a 20-62 record in the 2025-26 season.
- •Brooklyn holds the No. 6 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
- •Hachimura averaged 11.5 points and 3.3 rebounds last season.
- •He is an unrestricted free agent seeking a raise.
- •Lakers face cap constraints affecting Hachimura's future.
- 11:03 PMYahoo Sports — Could the Nets pursue Lakers' Rui Hachimura in NBA free-agency?
"The Brooklyn Nets are projected to be one of just a few teams to have potent cap space. Could they pursue Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura?
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